March 08
West Africa: Ecowas Engaging Third Parties to Resolve Dispute With Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso - Official
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has said it is involving third parties to resolve its differences with three "important members" - Mali, Burkina-Faso and… Read more »
Nigeria: Hoodlums Gun Down Police Officers in Ebonyi
A notorious gang has killed not less than five police officers in Abakiliki, capital of Ebonyi state. Read more »
Nigeria: Octogenarian Hangs Self in Lagos
An octogenarian identified as Isiaka Ayinde, has reportedly committed suicide in the Imota area of Lagos. Read more »
March 07
Nigeria: Optiva Capital Seeks Empowerment for Women
Optiva Capital Partners, the nation's leading investment immigration wealth management company has stressed the need to empower more women in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Herder, 50 Cows, Sheep Killed in Plateau Attack
Gunmen on Tuesday killed a herdsman, 50 cattle and sheep at Fanzo community in Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State. Read more »
March 06
Nigeria: Reactions As Video Shows Tinubu's Sons Among Presidential Delegates to Qatar
President Bola Tinubu's sons - Seyi and Yinka - were among the delegation that travelled with the President on a state visit to Doha, Qatar. Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara Guards Arrested As Murder of Chief Imam Sparks Controversy
The murder of the Chief Imam of a Juma'at mosque in Mada town, Gusau local government of Zamfara state, Imam Abubakar Hassan Mada, has sparked controversy. Read more »
West Africa: No Compulsion in Ecowas Membership - Nigerian Foreign Minister
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has said there's no compulsion in the membership of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Read more »
Nigeria: 'How CBN Can Track $26 Billion Binance Transactions'
Obinna Iwuno, President of Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN), has refuted the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) claim that $26billion in crypto… Read more »
Nigeria: Family of 7, 38 Others Killed As Militia Groups Exchange Gunfire in Benue
A family of seven and 38 others were killed after rival militia gangs clashed in Gbagir community of Ukum Local Government Area in Benue State. Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Supporters Picket Plateau Assembly to Stop APC Lawmakers' Entrance
Supporters of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State yesterday staged a protest at the state assembly to halt the reported plan to swear in 16 members of the All… Read more »
Nigeria: Tribalism, Flawed Elections Bane of Quality Leadership - Jonathan
Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, has emphasized tribalism and flawed electoral processes as major impediments to quality leadership across Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: Seven Fruits of President Tinubu's Qatar Trip
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, once again, continued his aggressive marketing of Nigeria as the investment destination of the next decade as he displayed his charming charisma on his… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Economy Not in Distress - Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dismissed the widely held belief that the nation's economy is in a crisis. He said this on Tuesday in Abuja at the 16th annual LEADERSHIP Conference… Read more »
March 05
Nigeria: We Have No Desire to Truncate Democracy - Nigerian Army
The Nigerian Army says troops of Armed Forces of Nigeria do not have desire to truncate Nigeria's democracy, which he described as "nascent", insisting that democracy has come to… Read more »
Nigeria: Death Toll Hits 13 As Lassa Fever Spreads to 9 LGAS in Benue
The Benue State government on Tuesday disclosed that the death toll from Lassa fever outbreak in nine local government areas of the state has risen to 13 amid efforts to stem the… Read more »
Nigeria: Prioritize the First 1000 Days of Child's Life - - Unicef
Nemat Hajeebhoy is the Chief of Nutrition, United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Nigeria. In this interview, Hajeebhoy, who was on a recent field visit to Kaduna State speaks on… Read more »
Nigeria: Cardoso Warns Nigeria On Debt Risks
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Olayemi Cardoso has warned Nigeria and other developing countries to be wary of debt risks saying if left unchecked, they will hinder… Read more »
Nigeria: Women Convicted for Selling New Naira Notes At Parties
A Federal High Court in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, has convicted three women over involvement in currency racketeering. Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Residents Protest Alleged Land Takeover By Navy
Natives and residents of the Iddo-Sarki community along the Airport Road, Abuja on Monday, protested against the alleged taking over of their ancestral land and forceful eviction… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Seeks $2.5b Investment to Deliver 1m Cng Vehicles
The federal government has revealed the need of $2.5 billion worth investment from the private sector to deliver one million vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) before 2027. Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara Hospital's Security Guards, Cleaners Protest Unpaid Salaries
Dozens of angry security guards and cleaners at Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital, Gusau, Zamfara State, yesterday protested over nonpayment of their 11 months' salaries. Read more »
Nigeria: Imam Tussle - Muslim Clerics Appeal to Adeleke to Respect Court Order
Muslim clerics from Inisa town in Osun State have appealed to Governor Nurudeen Ademola Adeleke to tread carefully on the Imam tussle rocking Inisa Central Mosque. Read more »
Nigeria: Healing - Masquerades Go to Church With Native Doctor for Thanksgiving
A native doctor, Chief Chukwuemeka Okwummo, on Sunday went for Thanksgiving at St Michael Catholic Church, Ozubulu, Ekwusigo LGA of Anambra State with masquerades following a… Read more »
Nigeria: Oronsaye - Opening a Can of Worms
Under normal circumstances, the decision to finally implement the Oronsaye Report should be before announcing the removal of fuel subsidy and the appointment of 48 ministers.… Read more »